of European social, economic, and political development before the French Revolution of 1789.

A striking feature of the ancien regime was the contrast in the lives and experiences of the peoples

of different rank. It was based on tradition and hierarchical. It was divided into classes:

aristocrats, urban middle class (bourgeoisie), labor (guilds), and rural peasants. During this time

the aristocrats maintained power and privilege while the peasants struggled to survive. This

privilege and power was also extended to the Catholic Church. Discrimination occurred because

of religion not race (example Jews). Each were given pr

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